Programme Index

World Questions: Covid-19 and Information

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Mar 2021, 21:30 on BBC News Channel HDLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Apr 2021, 02:30 on BBC News Channel HD

Understanding the options and decisions of scientists and politicians has never been more important. Amol Rajan is joined by experts and members of the public to discuss.

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan

Genres

News

The Media Show

There's No Democracy Without a Strong, Free Press

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Apr 2021, 15:30 on BBC News Channel HDLatest broadcast: Tue 13^th Apr 2021, 01:30 on BBC News Channel HD

As he steps down as editor of the Washington Post, Marty Baron joins Amol Rajan to reflect on his tenure. He leaves The Post as a global brand, with ten Pulitzer Prizes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Martin Baron

Genres

Brand

The Media Show

The One Show

26/10/2018

BBC One

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Oct 2018, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Oct 2018, 19:00 on BBC One Wales

Boy George joins Susan Calman and Amol Rajan to talk about Culture Club's first new album in nearly 20 years.

Contributors

Presenter:: Susan Calman
Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Boy George
Editor:: Sandy Smith

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Brand

The One Show

Review

2018

The Media Year

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Dec 2018, 20:30 on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st Jan 2019, 17:30 on BBC News Channel HD

From fake news to data breaches, big budget TV shows to the changing face of the press, it's been an eventful 12 months for the media. The BBC's Amol Rajan reviews the year. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan

How to Break into the Elite

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Jul 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Aug 2019, 00:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Amol Rajan investigates how much class still matters in Britain’s elite professions. What does it take for bright working-class youngsters to break into the elite? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Executive Producer:: Mike Radford
Director:: Clare Hix
Producer:: Clare Hix

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Daily Politics

05/02/2016

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Feb 2016, 12:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Feb 2016, 00:05 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Neil is joined by the editor of The Independent, Amol Rajan, to discuss the latest political news, including David Cameron's EU negotiation. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Neil
Participant:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Guy Verhofstadt

Genres

Brand

Daily Politics

The Noughties

Series 1

2001

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Oct 2020, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Oct 2020, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Watch now

Angela Scanlon, Amol Rajan and Emma Barnett journey back to 2001, when Harry Potter works his movie magic in cinemas for the first time, and the nation is gripped by a killer EastEnder’s storyline. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Angela Scanlon
Interviewed Guest:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Emma Barnett
Series Producer:: Simon Goretzki
Producer:: Simon Catt

Genres

Brand

The Noughties

Series

The Noughties: Series 1

Tony Hall Interview

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 29^th Aug 2020, 19:30 on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: Mon 31^st Aug 2020, 13:45 on BBC News

BBC media editor Amol Rajan interviews outgoing BBC director general Tony Hall, looking back at his seven years in the role.

Contributors

Interviewer:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Tony Hall

Genres

Factual

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Daily Politics

11/10/2013

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Oct 2013, 12:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Oct 2013, 00:00 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Neil with the latest political news, interviews and debate. With Amol Rajan, editor of the Independent and the latest on the Snowden intelligence leaks.

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Neil
Interviewed Guest:: Amol Rajan

Genres

Brand

Daily Politics

The Andrew Marr Show

15/11/2015

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 15^th Nov 2015, 09:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sun 15^th Nov 2015, 19:00 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Marr is joined by home secretary Theresa May, shadow justice secretary Lord Falconer and French ambassador to the United Kingdom Sylvie Bermann. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest:: Theresa May
Interviewed Guest:: Charles Falconer
Interviewed Guest:: Sylvie Bermann
Participant:: Frank Gardner
Participant:: Amol Rajan
Participant:: Jane Moore
Performer:: Nicolas Courjal

Genres

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

The Andrew Marr Show

The Andrew Marr Show

14/02/2016

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 14^th Feb 2016, 09:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Feb 2016, 19:00 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Marr is joined by Philip Hammond, Gisela Stuart, Tom Conti and Laurence Fox. Amol Rajan, Jane Moore and Simon Jenkins review the papers. With music from Laura Mvula. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest:: Philip Hammond
Interviewed Guest:: Gisela Stuart
Interviewed Guest:: Tom Conti
Interviewed Guest:: Laurence Fox
Panellist:: Amol Rajan
Panellist:: Jane Moore
Panellist:: Simon Jenkins
Performer:: Laura Mvula
Editor:: Rob Burley

Genres

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

The Andrew Marr Show

Last Word

Max Clifford, Norman Baker, Tony Garrett, Virginia Surtees, Keith Chegwin

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Dec 2017, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Dec 2017, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Matthew Bannister on disgraced publicist Max Clifford, adventurer Norman Baker, businessman Tony Garrett, art historian Virginia Surtees and TV presenter Keith Chegwin. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matthew Bannister
Interviewed Guest:: Simon Hattenstone
Interviewed Guest:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Mitchell Baker
Interviewed Guest:: Oliver Basciano
Interviewed Guest:: Charlie Allen

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Last Word

Start the Week

Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Mar 2017, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 27^th Mar 2017, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Cultural discussion programme. Amol Rajan discusses society and integration with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Sayeeda Warsi
Interviewed Guest:: Paul Collier
Interviewed Guest:: Roger Scruton
Producer:: Katy Hickman

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Start the Week

Post-Truth and Revolution

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th May 2017, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 15^th May 2017, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Amol Rajan discusses post truth with Matthew D'Ancona, Claire Wardle, China Mieville and Lijia Zhang. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Matthew d'Ancona
Interviewed Guest:: Claire Wardle
Interviewed Guest:: China Mieville
Interviewed Guest:: Lijia Zhang
Producer:: Kirsty McQuire

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Start the Week

Island Mentality

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Nov 2016, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 14^th Nov 2016, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Cultural discussion show. Amol Rajan explores the British Isles with Nicholas Crane, Madeleine Bunting, David Olusoga and Imtiaz Dharker. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Nicholas Crane
Interviewed Guest:: Madeleine Bunting
Interviewed Guest:: David Olusoga
Interviewed Guest:: Imtiaz Dharker
Producer:: Katy Hickman

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Start the Week

Rise and Fall of the City

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Feb 2018, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 12^th Feb 2018, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Amol Rajan plans the ideal city with sociologist Richard Sennett, screenwriter David Farr, historian Edward Burman and structural engineer Roma Agrawal. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Richard Sennett
Interviewed Guest:: David Farr
Interviewed Guest:: Roma Agrawal
Interviewed Guest:: Edward Burman
Producer:: Hannah Sander

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Start the Week

Shame, Status and Self-invention

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Jun 2018, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Jun 2018, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Amol Rajan with former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown, French sociologist Didier Eribon, author Miranda France and director Timothy Sheader. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:: Tina Brown
Interviewed Guest:: Didier Eribon
Interviewed Guest:: Miranda France
Interviewed Guest:: Timothy Sheader
Producer:: Hannah Sander

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Start the Week

Finland at 100

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Nov 2017, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 27^th Nov 2017, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year